Oysters Rockfeller
Servings: 6
IngredientsPreparation
  • 36 freshly shucked oysters on half shell
  • 1 bunch spinach
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 1 small lettuce head
  • Green leaves of 1 head of celery
  • 1 pound [454 g] butter
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] Absinthe
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Rock salt
  • Into a food processor, grind leaves together and mix well with butter.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, Absinthe, salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate paste to harden.
  • When ready to serve, drain oysters and place in half shells.
  • Put 1 teaspoon [5 mL] paste on each oyster, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Set oyster shells on bed of rock salt in metal pie plate and broil for 8 minutes, 3 inches [8 cm] away from heat.